#51. This eye catching tribute to the Velvet Underground’s debut album comes from The Jigsaw Seen. Although their first album came out in 1991, I didn’t hear them until some great contributions they made for tribute albums to the Bee Gees and The Hollies among others. Their last album Zenith came in one of the greatest packages I have ever seen, with the CD actually interacting with the art work in the form of a old television. It was even nominated for a Grammy, which is a big deal for such an indie band. The intricate, yet never fussy pop music on the album made it one of my favorites of 2000.
I sort of assumed they broke up, since I hadn’t heard from them in years. And then Bananas Foster came out last year in such a spectacular package that I fell in love with them all over again, even before giving the album a spin. 10 years was worth the wait, but please don’t make me wait another 10 years for a new album.
The shirt continues the theme from the artwork from Bananas Foster, which even has a peel off sticker on the cover (and no, I have not peeled it). In case you can't make it out, the shirt says “flambé quickly and see”. Trust me, their music is as cool as their art work.
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